(a) No person, whether as owner, developer, builder, or occupant shall make changes to any land located within a Protected Area by grading, excavating, removing, or destroying any natural vegetation, or removing any topsoil without first having obtained a permit authorizing such activity as provided herein.
(b) No person shall place soil, rock, debris, or any other material into a protected area or watercourse that may readily slough, slip, or erode into a water resource unless approved by the City.
(c) Unstable soils prone to slipping or landsliding shall not be graded, excavated, filled, or have loads imposed upon them, unless the proposed work has been reviewed by the City Engineer and a permit, if deemed necessary, is obtained under the provisions of this regulation.
(d) This Chapter shall not be interpreted to prohibit landscaping, gardening, maintenance, or silviculture; or to prohibit small scale planting of ornamental flowers or shrubs or the removal of diseased, dead, or damaged trees or trees which are a threat to the health and safety of the owner of the property. However, such activity shall be carried out in the conformance with the standards of Vegetation and Re- vegetation in this Chapter.
(Ord. 2008-15. Passed 6-12-08.)